Explore the Family Name Morgante
The meaning of Morgante
Italian: from Old Italian Morgante, Old French Morgant (in medieval French an adjective meaning ‘proud, scornful’), the name of a giant in a poem by Pulci. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alessandro, Angelo, Calogero, Chiara, Donato, Elio, Enzo, Gino, Giuseppe, Mino, Nazzareno, Nino. French Armand, Prosper.
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How common is the last name Morgante in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Morgante has seen a slight decrease according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Morgante was ranked at 53,047 with 366 individuals carrying this surname, representing a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 59,017 and the count dropped to 343, bringing the proportion down to 0.12 per 100,000 people. This equates to an 11.25% change in rank and a 6.28% decline in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #59,017 | -11.25% |
| Count | 366 | 343 | -6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morgante
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Morgante surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.45% of those with the Morgante surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 98.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 98.25% | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 1.46% | -40.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |